Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,180, William Farnsworth, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Farnsworth, William
V. 24, 180
Abigail
CONTENTS

18.198 Maine William Farnsworth of Lincoln in the State of Maine who was a for Volent in the Company commanded by Captain Ludwig , of the Regt commanded by Col. Allen in the Mass. time for 8 mos for 3 mos 12th Lt
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 71 Dollars 94 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of July 1833 and sent to D. H. Cobb . Waldoboro'
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $143.88 Sem-ant. allowance ending Septm.  35.97 $179.85
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. } Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book C Vol. 1 Page 15

William Farnsworth
1899.3
M. Cobb

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th June, 1832.
State DISTRICT OF MAINE, } ss. COUNTY OF LINCOLN, } ss. A.D. 1832 On this seventh day of September , personally appeared William Farnsworth  in open court before the Court of Common Pleas, at a special session there of held at Waldoboro, by the Hon. John Ruggles one of the Judges of said court a resident of Waldoboro in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine , aged Seventy nine years, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832.
That he was born in St. Georges Fort Penobscot in the year 1753 as appears from the family Bible now in his possession. That he lived in Waldoboro at the time he was called into service. That he has resided there ever since the Revolutionary war and still continues to reside there. That he enlisted some time in the month of March 1775 he enlisted as a soldier in a Company commanded by Capt. Samuel C. Grafton of St. Georges , now Wagman in the Massachusetts Militia and that he served in said Company until sometime in the month of November following, making 8 months. That the service rendered by him was at a place called Jones Neck on the Muscongus River and about 5 or 6 miles from Waldoboro . That the Company in which he served was stationed at the said Jones Neck for the purpose of preventing the inhabitants on said River from being massacred and also the enemies & boats from coming up the River. That the Captain of said Company & some of the soldiers frequently went out among the Islands in boats for the purpose of reconnoitering the enemy. That he further avers that Peter Scharsky was in the same Company with him and can testify to his services. He further avers that on the 7th day of Oct. 1777 he commenced his services as a First Lieutenant in the Massachusetts Militia by enlisting men for a Company under the command of Capt. Jacob L. Dyer in Col. Allen's Regiment on an expedition to

under the commands of Capt. Cook in his Col. Allen's Regiment on an expedition to Machias Me and that he continued in the service on that expedition until the 20th day of May in the year 1778 making three months and twelve days - He further says that he went from Waldoboro to Camden in a Fishy Schooner and from Camden he went in the same Fishy Schooner down to Pleasant River so called and there landed and proceeded to Machias by land - He helped build a kind of a Fort or Great work to defend the place against the attacks of the British. That there was 4-12 Pounds mounted on the fort - He further says one John McChintock and Eben Garrison can testify to his service at Machias He further says that he received an honorable discharge but which has been lost thro' the lapse of time He further avers that he is known to Henry Morse and Isaac G. Estlin who can testify to his being a man of truth & veracity and to a belief in his services. That he rec d a commission as 1st Lieut which is annexed.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not in the Pension roll of the Agency of any State.
Wm. Harrifworth
Sworn to and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid.
John Ruggles J. C. C. P.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the applica- tion of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of

In Court Sept. 7. 1832 -
We Danny McCobb & Isaac G. Groton of the  Wadsworth in the County of Lincoln, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Farnsworth who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration. That we believe him to be about seventy nine years of age - That he is respected & believed in the neighborhood where he lives to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in this opinion.
Danny McCobb Isaac G. Groton.
Subscribed and sworn to the day Lyon aforesaid - J. Ruggles J. C. C. P.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (after the investigation of the matter here after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies that Danny McCobb and Isaac G. Groton Esqrs. who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in Wadsworth. - That they are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.
J. Ruggles J. C. C. P. Attest Nathl. Coffin Clerk.

1383.
Maine
Abigail Farnsworth widow of William Farnsworth who was a First Sgt. Mass in the A. H. line.
for 11 mo + 12 days,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 71 Dollars & 94 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of August, 1843. and sent to
Parker McLeob Esq. Waldoborough Maine
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 4

233 1/2 V
Declaration
Miguel Samson
Waldoboro
Sept 20 1838.
Me
Act 7. July 1838.
son Adm d
8mo p m
8mo 22 d
$ 71:94
Died 4 Oct - '37
new com - 5. Oct - '37
D. W. Cobb -
Waldoboro
Me.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
STATE OF MAINE—LINCOLN, ss:—
On this Twentyfourth day of December 1838. personally appeared before the Hon. Nathaniel Dyer Judge of Probate within & for the County of Lincoln State of Maine at a Probate Court at Waldoboro  Abigail Farnsworth a resident of Waldoboro in the county of Lincoln aged Eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:" That she is the widow of William Farnsworth who was a Lieutenant and private in the Army of the Revolution. That he first enlisted in the Month of March A.D. 1775 as a private soldier in the Company commanded by Capt. Samuel C. Cragg in the Massachusetts Militia, and served for the period of eight months. That his second enlistment was as a Lieutenant & private in Capt. Benjamin Hemen Company Massachusetts Militia on the 5th March 1776 and served in said Company in the term of six months and twenty nine days until 7th October following. That he again enlisted in the 7th October A.D. 1777 as a first Lieutenant in the Massachusetts Militia in a Company commanded by Capt. Saml. Cragg in which said Company he remained on an expedition to Wadsworth , where he served until 20th February 1778. All of the services mentioned by your applicant are more particularly described and set forth in his original Declaration made in the months of August or September 1832 & obtained the benefit of the Act of 18th June 1832, and in which said Declaration this Certificate of Pension was granted and to all of which said Declaration & evidence accompanying the same on file in the War Department are referred. She further declares that she was married to the said William Farnsworth on the day of December in the year seventeen hundred and eighty that her husband, the aforesaid William Farnsworth died on the 21st day of October A.D. 1837; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
Abigail Farnsworth Nathaniel Dyer Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln
I of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of
She declares that she was married to the said William Farnsworth on the day of December in the year seventeen hundred and eighty that her husband, the aforesaid William Farnsworth died on the 21st day of October A.D. 1837; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated.
more particularly described and set forth in his original Declaration made in the months of August or September 1832 & obtained the benefit of the Act of 18th June 1832, and in which said Declaration this Certificate of Pension was granted and to all of which said Declaration & evidence accompanying the same on file in the War Department are referred.

Lydia Frowbridge of Medoburn in the County of Lincoln in the State of Maine of lawful age on oath depose and say that I am the daughter of William and Abigail Farnsworth and that the annexed papers which I found in an old family bible in loose sheets are the only original records of births deaths & marriages kept by my late father William Farnsworth deceased to that I have any knowledge of.
Lydia Frowbridge
Sworn to Subscribed this Thirtieth day of July A.D. 1839 DANIEL H. H. Justice of the Peace
State of Maine
County of Lincoln
In testimony that Danny H. Cobb was where the above acknowledgment was made a Justice of Peace for the abovenamed County
These affirm my Notarial Seal and Subscribed my name this Thirtieth day of July 1839
Isaac M'Leabb
Notary Public

William Farnsworth Born September ye 26 th 1753
Abigail Farnsworth Born October ye 14 th 1749
FARNSWORTH, WILLIAM (MASS.) W-24180

John Farnsworth Born July the 8 th 1781 Sabelh day died May y e 6 th 1788
Annamariah Farnsworth Born February y e 24 th 1783 Sabelhday
Sarah Farnsworth Born December y e 4 th 1784 Satterday.
Jane Farnsworth Born August y e 17 th 1786 thursday
Lydia Farnsworth Born July y e 10 th 1788 thursday
William Farnsworth Jr Born July y e 8 th 1790 thursday.

John Farnsworth Born February 22 nd 1793. Friday
Daniel Farnsworth Born May 21 st 1795 Thursday died January 20 th 1818
Hannah Farnsworth Born May 14 th 1798 Monday
Hannah Departed this Life October 27 th 1819

W m Karnsworth Born September 26 1753. Abigail Karnsworth born October ye 1 st 1749
Mary Stuart Born August 14 1773
Abigail Stuart Born

Hannah Farnsworth Born May the 14 th 1798 Monday

John Farnsworth Born July 4 th 1781 Sabbath day died May 4 th 1788
Immeriah Farnsworth Born February 4 th 24 1783 Sabbath day
Sarah Farnsworth Born December 4 th 4 1784 Saturday
Jane Farnsworth Born August 4 th 17 th 1786 Thursday
Lydia Farnsworth Born July 4 th 10 th 1788 Thursday
William Farnsworth Born July 4 th 8 th 1790 - Thursday
John Farnsworth Born February 4 th 22 nd 1793 - Friday

Daniel son Hornsworth
Born May the 21 st 1795 Thursday
Hannah Hornsworth Born
May y e 14 th 1798 — Monday.

an January 3, 1929
Mrs. Frederick T. Baird 3 Vining Street Auburn, Maine
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 24180 , it appears that William Farnsworth was born, September 26, 1753, at St. Georges Fort, Thomaston, Maine District.
While residing at Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine District, he enlisted and served with the Massachusetts Troops as follows:
From March, 1775, eight months as a private in Captain Samuel C. Gray's Company; from March 5, 1776, six months and twenty-nine days in Captain Benjamin Plummer's Company; from July 29, 1777, First Lieutenant in Captain Jonas Farnsworth's Company, Colonel Eddy's Regiment and from October 7, 1777, to January 20, 1778, First Lieutenant in Captain Jacob Ludwig's Company, Colonel John Allen's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

September 7, 1832, at which time he was living at Waldoboro, Maine.
He died October 4 or 5, 1837.
The soldier married in December, 1780, at Waldoboro, Maine, Abigail Stuart, she was born October 14, 1749. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 20, 1838, at which time she was a resident of said Waldoboro.
Their children were:
John born July 8, 1781, died May 6, 1788. Anna Maria born February 24, 1783. Sarah " December 4, 1784. Jane " August 17, 1786. Lydia " July 10, 1788, married Trowbridge. William, Jr. born July 8, 1790. John " February 22, 1793. Daniel F. " May 21, 1795, died January 20, 1818. Hannah born May 14, 1798, died October 27, 1819.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

To
Lein la William Farnsworth at Waloborough.
William Farnsworth. W. 24,180 Mass.

Machias August 27 th 1777
Sir, I hate you the 23 instant, and desired you to march with the men you had enlisted, but to my grate surprise on the 24 Col d Eddy rec d orders to Discharge the Regiment which he did on the 25 instant, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ the whole being Discharged it only Remains for me to make up the muster Role which I cant fully do, till I know what men you enlisted.
Pray send the enlistment to Boston  to enclosed in a Letter  to  Col d Eddy Col d Eddy I have Put your self in the Role from the Time I Left you the orders 29 July Shall endeavor to get the money and remitt to you as soon as Possible. I Expect I cant draw any thing on the Role till I go to Boston and attest to it & I cant go till some time next winter, I am over

I think it Likely I shall see you before I go to Boston, — I send you enclosed your Commission and send it by to Eddy which I hope you will receive safe.
There was a more Extraordinary thing than our being Discharged. I am this moment going out to Draft one half of this Regiment of militia, as we look on our selves in the greatest of Danger. So Do: my Compliment to all Friends
I remain your most
obedient
Isaac Warrenworth
V.P. I beg that you don't fail of sending your enlistment immediately to Boston and by some person that will take the Pains to inquire for Col. Jonathan Eddy. he will Board at Mr. Peirce's Mr. Peirce's about 20 rods towards New Boston from East & gills Printing office, but will be every day in the Townhouse Till he will go out of Town which will be as soon as he can get his Report

I shall send to Col. Stearns Alexander Campbell to rein d my money and to know what he can to get the whole Infantry as he is a man that belongs to this Regiment of militia and not far from me
J. H.
Done
21-3

Mid. File 24/180, William Farnsworth, Mass.

State of Massachusetts-Bay.
IN COUNCIL, June 18, 1777.
To Genl. William Gage
YOU are hereby empowered immediately to Inlist a Company, to consist of Eighty-six able-bodied and effective Men, including Non-commissioned Officers and Privates, as Soldiers in the Service of the State of MASSACHUSETT'S-BAY, and for the Defence of the United American States in general, and of this State in particular, together with such Parts of the Province of NOVA-SCOTIA as have or may put themselves under the Protection of this, or the United States of America, to be upon Continental Pay; to continue in Service three Months next after the Day of their respectively passing Muster, unless regularly discharged sooner, and to be liable to do Duty in any Part of this State or the Province of NOVA-SCOTIA, as they may be ordered, and each Non-commissioned Officer and Private is to receive a Bounty of Six Pounds, and a Blanket, from the Muster-Master upon his passing muster.
and to have in a Regiment Commanded by Col. John Eddy and in Col. John Gage's Day of 1777.
By Order of Council
John Avery Deputy Clerk

William Farnsworth.
Wid. F. 24,180.
An enlistment paper, showing the names of six soldiers who enlisted for the expedition to Machias, dated Oct. 7 —.
The above paper has been removed from this case in order to send it to the War Dept.
\ F.W.
May 22, 1911. Sent to War Dept.
Jany. 16, 1913. c

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24180
Abigail Gurnsworth Widow of William Gurnsworth Sgt. H. Co. line
Act Mar 3rd 1843
Index: Vol. A , Page 278
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1910 Apr. 26 - Hist to Mrs. Fanny J. Cabot 1920 Apr. 29 Hist to Anna C. Kingsbury 1920 May 26 A.C. Kingsbury ad- vised that to apply to and out for date of widow's death (u) 1929 Jan. 3 - Hist to Mrs. Frederick J. David

State of the Massachusetts Bay
The Major Part of the COUNCIL of the Massachusetts Bay, in
New-England. To William Dummer Esq. Greeting.
YOU being appointed First Lieutenant of the Third Company in the Second Regiment on an Expedition to St. Johns River Whereof Jonathan Eddy Esq. is Colonel
By Virtue of the Power vested in us, WE do by these Presents, (reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Courage, and good Conduct,) Commission you accordingly. —You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a First Lieutenant in leading, ordering, and exercising said Company — in Arms, both Inferior Officers and Soldiers; and to keep them in good Order and Discipline: And they are hereby commanded to obey you as their First Lieutenant and you are yourself, to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions as you shall from Time to Time receive from The Major part of the Council or your Superior Officers
G I V E N under our Hands, and the Seal of the said State, at Boston the Twenty Ninth Day of July , in the Year of our Lord, 1777.
By the Command of the Major-Part of the Council
John Avery Deputy
Genl. Powell A. Ward W. Spooner Jedidiah Preble J. Cushing Palmer Jabez Fisher John Lapham Benj. Austin H. Gardner Dan Davis B. White J. Hatten Levi Dinsmore
Oliver Prescott

STATE OF Massachusetts Bay
The Major Part of the COUNCIL of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England.
To William Farnsworth Esq r Greeting.
YOU being appointed First Lieut. in Col d Isaacb Ludwige Company of a Regiment of Foot Whose Colonel John Allen Esq r is Commander & you are to be under the Command of your Superior Officers;
By Virtue of the Power vested in us, WE do by these Presents, (reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Courage, and good Conduct,) Commission you accordingly. — You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a First Lieut. in leading, ordering, and exercising said Company in Arms, both Inferior Officers and Soldiers; and to keep them in good Order and Discipline: And they are hereby commanded to obey you as their First Lieut. and you are yourself, to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions as you shall from Time to Time receive from your Superior Officers.
G I V E N under our Hands, and the Seal of the said State, at Boston the 27 th — Day of Oct r in the Year of our Lord, 1777.
By the Command of the Major-Part of the Council.
John Avery Esq r
Jer: Powell H. S. [unclear] A. North B. Greenleaf J. B. White Salmon D. J. Hotten Moses Gill H. Gardner John Taylor D. Hopkins Dan Davis N. Cushing Oliver Peabody S. Fuller

Mr. Farnsworth
C. D. M.
3 mts 12 1/2 cent. 8 " private
26.66 40.00 5.28 71.94
12.50 4.50 17.00
13.33 1.59 14.92
1.60
D. W. Cobb Esq. Maldoboro Me.
and

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Tarnworth which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Certified by two Citizens
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? S
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yy
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yy
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yy
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yy
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERÉ XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERÉ XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Return this brief with all the papers.

John Winchiltra chs
deposition

I, John Winchinchback of Friendship in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine aged, seventy seven years do on oath testify & say that William Farnsworth of Waldoboro, in County & State aforesaid served with me as a first Lieutenant in Capt Jacob Ludmigs Company of Col. Allen Regiment on the expedition to Machias for the space of 3 Months in the year 1777 & 8; and I do further testify that this is the identical Wm Farnsworth who served with me for the term above stated on the expedition to Machias Maine and that he served the United States honestly & faithfully as above stated and that we received an honorable discharge So help me God John Winchinchback
Lincoln ss May 10, 1833 Then Personally appeared the above named John Winchinchback and made PA K to the truth of the above statement before me
State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
LINCOLN, ss— I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that John Manning Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper, as a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such, and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature to me well known.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 21 st day of May A. D. 1832.3
Nathl Coffin CLERK.

I, John Winchinchback of Friendship in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine aged seventy seven years do on oath testify & say that William Farnsworth of Waldoboro, in County & State aforesaid served with me as a first Lieutenant in Capt Jacob Ludmigs Company of Col. Allen Regiment on the expedition to Machias for the space of 3 Months in the year 1777 & 78; and I do further testify that this is the identical Wm Farnsworth who served with me for the term above stated on the expedition to Machias Maine and that he served the United States honestly & faithfully as above stated and that we received an honorable discharge So help me God John Winchinchback
Lincoln ss May 10, 1833 Then Personally appeared the abovenamed John Winchinchback and made Oath to the truth of the above statement before me W. Manning Jus. Peace
I certify that the abovenamed John Winchinchback is a man of truth and veracity and entitled to full credit & belief W. Manning

In Court Sept 7. 1832.
I Peter Schmitz of Waldoboro in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine age Seventy five years do on oath testify and say that William Farnsworth of said Wal- doboro aforesaid served with me in the Army of the Revolution in Capt Samuel C. Gray Company stationed at a Place called "New- nick" near the mouth of the Muscungus River, from the month of March 1795 until the last of June the following making Eight months He further testifies that the said William Farnsworth served the United States honestly & faithfully dur

ing the term of 8 months in said Company commanded by Samuel C. Gray - That the said W m Garrison did receive an honorable discharge but which has been lost thro' the lapse of time
Subscribed and sworn to the year and day aforesaid J. Ruggles J. C.C.P. in open Court, by-
State of Maine
Attest Nath l Coffin Clerk
Lincoln Sept 11 th 1832 Then Peter
also appeared the above named Peter Schwartz and made oath to the truth of the foregoing statement
Before me
D r M c Clusky Secy
I certify that the above named Peter Schwartz who subscribed & sworn to the above statement is a credible witness

Waldoboro July 24 1839
Rev James S. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions, Sir,
Your letter under date of the 24 th inst informing me that in case of Mrs. Abigail Farnsworth widow of William Farnsworth dec d under the act of 3 July 1835 it will be necessary to forward the original family records in possession of the Intress. Mrs. Farnsworth as the copy of a private record is not admissible evidence while the original is extant I have received. I humbly request you send original records
I am Sir, Respectfully Yours Most Obed t Servant. DANNY H. STOTT

Ans? @ every 11/20th
Nov 29 - '38
do - do - Clp 15 - '39
do - do - July 24 - '39.

State of Maine.
COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County, do hereby certify that the annexed paper, signed by the Judge and attested by the Clerk, contains the original proceedings of the Court of Common Pleas, at a special session thereof holden at Waldoboro in said County, by the Hon. John Ruggles one of the Judges of said Court on the seventh day of September A. D. 1832, in the matter of the application of William Farnsworth for a Pension. IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this seventh day of September A. D. 1832.
Nathl. Coffin CLERK.

Walden Oct 5 1855
Rev J S Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Pa
I transmit you herewith the Declarations + accompanying evidence of Mary E Cole Hannah Russell - Abigail Farnsworth and Mary Merrill claiming the benefit of the act of Congress of July 7 1838.
Should any informality exist, or additional evidence be required I invite thanks you to advise me of the fact
I am Very Respectfully Your Most Oblt Servant Dwight M. Root

July 24-1843 CLEVELAND O
Abigail Farnworth me m. and
FREE.
Miss James L. Edwards Commissary Pension Washington. D.C.

Waldoboro July 20 1843.
W. H. Rev James L. Edwards Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir:
Will you please inform me if there is due to Abigail Farnsworth, widow of William who was in the receipt of a pension under the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838, any sum or sums of money for pension or arrearages of pension under said act or any previous or subsequent act of Congress; and if so the amount due and what evidence must the widow who is now living produce to entitle her to receive the amount that may be legally due her. Your early attention to the foregoing will confer an obligation on a poor widow and obligate very Respectfully Your Most Obedient Servant Darker McLothran

Waldoborough March 4 th 1816 We the subscribers do acknowledge that we have received the whole of our Wages Due in the State Service at St. Marks Under Capt Jacob Ludwig by the hand of Will m Farnsworth. Elenezer Davis Reciv d by us
Francis Young
Andrew Malcom
Ebenezer Jameson
Charles Jameson
John Washburn mark

Certificate of Ram Clarke of Waldoboro
In claim
Miguel Farnsworth
Act of June 1858.

I have the honor to certify that in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine appear unto me that I hold the Office of Town Clerk, and have in my custody the records of the town of Mountdavid, and that after a careful examination the Marriage or intention of marriage of William Thompson and Mary Thompson does not appear upon the records of Marriages and Publications for the time of said town. Mountdavid December 5 th 1838.
Ebenezer Dyer, Clerk of the Town of Mountdavid
State of Maine I do hereby certify that on this 5 th day of December A.D. 1838 Benjamin appeared to the above named Ebenezer Dyer and made oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him signed.
State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN.
LINCOLN, ss—I JACOB SMITH, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that (Dorsey M. Cobb) Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper, as a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such, and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known. IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 12 th day of December A. D. 1838
Jacob Smith CLERK.

Whereas Philip of Wadsworth in the County of Single and State of Maine appears and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk and have in my custody the records of the town of Wadsworth; and that after a careful examination the Marriage or intention of marriage of William Thompson and Mary Thompson does not appear upon the records of Marriages and Publications for the town of Wad- sworth
Wadsworth December 5 th 1838.
James Dyer, Clerk of the Town of Wadsworth
State of Maine I do hereby certify that on this 5 th day of December A.D. 1838 personally appeared the above named James Dyer and made oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him signed. Further knoweth that I have personal acquaintance with the said James Dyer that he is a man of truth and veracity; and that his statements read above or oath are entitled to full credence. DANIEL M. COBB, Jr. Clerk

Mr. Abigail Turners Payment to be made
at Portland
by A. Marshall Esq.
Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Mr. Turner
First payment to be made on the 31st December, 1838 , and on the 4th March and 4th Septem- ber in each year there- after.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book 4 Vol. 1 - Page 9 by
R. Burdus Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Abigail Farnsworth, of Maine, widow of William Farnsworth, deceased, who was a Private in the Revolution, and died on the fifth — day of October 1837, is entitled to receive a pension, at the rate of Seventy one dollars and ninety four cents per annum, commencing on the sixth — day of Oct r 1837 ; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the 4th of March, 1841, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 29 th — day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
J. Cooper Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Walden June 13. 1843.
Wm Lloyd Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Sir
Your favor under date of the 25 th inst o with enclosure I have received. I now enclose you your examination the declaration of Mrs Abijah Farnsworth to obtain arrears of pension due her for her husband William Farnsworth. Her application for the benefit of the act of Mar 3 1843 has been transmitted by your Department and I presume is on file.
Will you please confer an additional favor by informing me if either of the following named Widows who rec d pensions under the act of 7 th Dec r 1835, have any arrears of pension due as is the case of Mrs Farnsworth viz Mary Merritt Sarah Palmer, Molly Wellman, Sarah Chamberlain, Catha- rine Turner, Mary Shepherd, Remina Adams Margaret Hopper, Celena Keen, Mary C. Cole & Sarah Barnard.
In haste Very Respectfully & faithfully Parker McCall

Waldoboro (Me)
May 24. 1833.
Sir;
Therewith return you the papers in the application of W m Farnsworth. Also, at his request, forwards you his old Commission as a First Lieutenant in Capt Jonas Farnsworth's company and Col Jonathan Eddy's Regiment - his enlisting orders for the expedition to St Johns and the Captain's Letter to him - At the time of making application for a pension before the Court, he said nothing of his service in his Declaration in consequence of these Papers having been mis laid at the time -
There it not, for his bodily infirmities - his advanced age - and the impossibility of getting to any Court of Records he would make new application in order to have the benefit of his nearly or quite one Month's service; but fearing the

the delay his claim might be subject to in making such application he appears willing to lose his service rather than have his claim delayed longer - He feels assured however on the examination of these documents his service will be so apparent, that you may be induced to take into consideration his service without requiring a new declaration, which, rather than be subject to the expense and inconvenience of, he had much rather lose -
He desires me to forward you these documents trusting if they may do no good, will at least do no harm -
I am Sir, very Respectfully Your Ob. Servt:
DWY M 8886
Hon James S Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Know all men by these Presents. That I James Tombridge of Waldoboro in the County of Lincoln am well and firmly bound to William Farnsworth of said Waldoboro in the sum of One thousand dollars to be paid to the said William Farnsworth or his certain Attorney his Executrix, Administratrix or assigns; in which payment, well and truly to be made I bind myself my heirs, Executrix and Administratrix firmly by these Presents. Sealed with my seal Date of the twenty eighth day of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven
The Condition of this Obligation is such That if the said James Tombridge his heirs executrix or administrators shall from the date hereof comfortably support and maintain the said William Farnsworth and his wife Abigail Farnsworth for and during the term of their joint lives and the life of the survivor of them to their reasonable satisfaction, and in all things in a stile equal to what they have been accustomed both in sickness and health and furnish them in sickness with medicine, medical attendance, nursing and with suitable food raiment lodging fire and assistance during life and decent burial

after death
(Page 2)
James Foxbridge Hunt
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
us
Isaac T. Root
(Endorsed on the back)
Part 2
James Foxbridge
to Mrs. Farnsworth
Wills of Maria Smith & Maria B. Foxbridge
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy from the original instrument in the possession of My- self Farnsworth written of Wadsworth Farnsworth late a Revolutionary Soldier of the United States, deceased.
In Witness Whereof I have signed my name and affixed my seal at the day and year above mentioned
Isaac T. Root Maria Smith

Mrs. Abigail Hemenway

Of the Province of Massachusetts in the County of Lincoln and the State of Maine for as long as age allows and say that I have in my custody the following Bills of William Farnsworth late a Revolutionary Pensioner deceased and that the following is an exact & true copy of the Register of Births & Deaths of the children of William Farnsworth & Abigail Farnsworth contained therein viz
William Farnsworth Born September 26 th 1753
Abigail Farnsworth Born October 14 th 1749
John Farnsworth Born July 18 th 1781 Saturday day died May 26 th 1788
Annabellah Farnsworth Born February 24 th 1783 Saturday day
Sarah Farnsworth Born December 4 th 1784 Saturday
Jane Farnsworth Born August 17 th 1786 Thursday
Sydney Farnsworth Born July 10 1788 Thursday William Farnsworth Jr Born July 22 nd 1790 Thursday
John Farnsworth Born February 22 nd 1793 Friday Daniel F. Farnsworth Born May 22 nd 1795 Thursday - died January 20 1818

Hannah Farnsworth Ron May ye 14 1798 Monday
Hannah departed this life October 27 th 1819" Lydia Frowbridge
State of Maine County of Lincoln ss.
I do hereby certify that on this day of April A.D. 1839 Personally appeared the above named Lydia Frowbridge and caused the foregoing deposition to be reduced to writing and the same being read and understood by her she signed her name thereto and made solemn oath that the same is true in all its parts. I further certify that the said Lydia Frowbridge exhibited to me the day and year above mentioned the old family Bible referred to in the foregoing deposition by her subscription and the same contains the records of births & deaths above enumerated. I further certify that I have personally acquainted with the said Lydia Frowbridge that she is a person of truth and morality and that her statements made under oath are entitled to full credit & belief.
DWIGHT H. H. for Pres

State of Alabama County of Lincoln
In Witness that the above named Henry H. Eft knows the day when the above acknowledge- ment was made, a true copy of the Seal on this and for the State of Alabama and that his signature appended to the foregoing acknowledgment is genuine.
I subscribe my name and affix my Notarial seal this twelfth day of April A D 1839.
Charles M. Eft
Notary Public

18th March 1841 London England By the Rev. Dr. John... Prison...

1436 Declaration Mrs Abigail Farnsworth Waldoboro
$71.94 per ann.
Parker McOsker Waldoboro Maine

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I, Jacob Smith, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts
within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby CERTIFY that
John T. Gastner Esq.
whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as
a Justice of the Peace
is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such; and that the name, so
affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
SEAL of the District Court for the Middle District
Given this twenty third day of May
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty three
Jacob Smith CLERK.

Declaration Abigail Fannin
Maine

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1813 granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received Pensions under the Act of July 7. 1835.
State of Maine
County of Lincoln On this day personally appeared Abigail Farnsworth a resident of Waldoboro in the County of Lincoln and State aforesaid, aged thirty three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, both in her oath, made the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd March 1813 granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of William Farnsworth who was a private & lieutenant during the Revolutionary War, that she was confirmed as the widow of the said William Farnsworth at the rate of twenty five dollars per annum, under the act of July 7. 1835, when she was first to her at the Agency in Portland in the State of Maine. She further declares that she is still the widow of the said William Farnsworth having remained unmarried ever since his death.
Witness my hand and seal
Abigail her Farnsworth mark
James Drowne Judge
Given to me & subscribed to the day and year above written
Before me
John L. Courtney Clerk of the Court

I certify that the declarant Abigail Farnsworth is personally known to me to have been pensioned under the act of July 15, 1835 and is the reputed widow of William Farnsworth deceased and has remained unmarried ever since his death.
John T. Cushman Justice of the Peace

State of Maine.
State of Maine
Lincoln County ss.
State of Maine
I Jacob Smith Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Lincoln do hereby certify that Nathaniel Duling is the Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln and that his signature above written is genuine
Given under my hand and seal of the said Court this 5 day of October Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Eight.
Jacob Smith, Clerk.
Probate for the County of Lincoln.

State of Maine.
State of Maine
Lincoln County ss.
I Jacob Smith Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of the County of Lincoln do hereby certify that Henry W. Bell is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the thirteenth day of March eighteen hundred and thirty eight, and will expire on the thirteenth day of March eighteen hundred and forty five and that his signature is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of the said County this 2 nd day of October eighteen hundred and thirty eight.
Jacob Smith, Clerk.
Probate for the County of Lincoln.

State of Maine.
County of Lincoln ss. At a Probate Court held at Waldoborough, in and for said County on the twentieth day of September A.D. 1838.
Be it known that Abigail Farnsworth widow of William Farnsworth deceased, person- ally appeared in open court, the same being a Court of record of wills and estates of per- sons deceased, within the same County, and caused the annexed declaration to be reduced to writing and dictated the same under oath: and the same being read and understood by her she subscribed her name thereto, and made solemn oath that the same and every part thereof was true. In wit- ness whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name as Judge of said Court and affixed the seal thereof, the day and year aforesaid.
W. H. Foster Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln.

Deposition of Susanna Malcom
I Susanna Malcom of Cashing in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine aged Eighty years do hereby depose and say that I am well acquainted with Abigail Farnsworth who is now about Eighty nine years of age. Her maiden name was Abigail Hearn. In the month of December A.D. 1738 the precise day I do not remember I was present at the dwelling house of Mr. Mr. Schoffler and witnessed her marriage with William Farnsworth which marriage was performed by Rev. Mr. Schoffler a settled minister of the Gospel in the town of Waldoboro and that after this marriage she lived with said William Farnsworth as his wife and they reared up a family of children. I also know that the said William Farnsworth was a soldier in the Revolution and was a Pensioner - that he died in the year 1837 and that the aforesaid Abigail Farnsworth is now living but is not married to any other person.
Susanna Malcom
State of Maine
County of Lincoln ss. On this twenty fourth day of September A.D. 1838 Personally appeared Susanna Malcom above named & cause of the foregoing deposition to be reduced to writing and having the same read and understood by her she subscribed her name thereto and made solemn oath that the same was true. I further certify that said Susanna Malcom is a woman of truth & veracity and her statements made under oath are entitled to full credit & belief. DWIGHT H. STOKES Just Peace

Deposition of Hannah Wyley
I Hannah Wyley of Cushing in the County of Lincoln State of Maine Age Seventy five years on oath upon oath say that I am well acquainted with Abigail Farnsworth who is about eighty three years of age her maiden name was Abigail Farnsworth. Some time in the month of December A.D. 1790. I remember of being of at Doct. Sheffersons dwelling house in Waldoboro and witnessed the marriage of William Farnsworth to said Abigail Farnsworth which marriage was performed by the Rev. Mr. Shefferson a minister of the Gospel in the town of Waldoboro - and after this marriage she lived with said William Farnsworth as his wife and they raised up a family of children. I also know that said William Farnsworth was a soldier in the Revolution and was a pensioner and died about a year since and that the said Abigail Farnsworth is now living his widow and has not been married to any other person. Hannah W. Wyley
State of Maine
County of Lincoln ss. On the third & fourth day of September A.D. 1820 Personal appearance of Hannah Wyley above named & known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing deposition to be reduced to writing, and having the same read & understood by her, she subscribed her name thereto, and made solemn oath that the same was true. I further certify that the said Hannah Wyley, is a woman of full age, and her statements under oath are entitled to full credit & belief.
James M. Goodrich Jur. Clerk

21 to P. M. Cobb July 25. 1843.
Maude - 400 3.
Abigail Farnsworth widow of William Farnsworth, who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th June 1832 and who died on the 5 th October 1837 of Lewiston in the State of Maine who was a P. & S r in the County commanded by Captain Ludwig of the Reg t commanded by Allen in the line line for 11 mos 12 dys Mass
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 71 Dollars 94 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1836. 6 th October 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Aug t 39, and seal and Dey M c Cobb, Waldoboro, Maine
Arrears to the 14 th of March - $ Semi-annual allowance ending
$ { Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burdine Clerk. Book A Vol. 1 - Page 9

20 Sept 43 Repd
Maine 4003.
Abigail Farnsworth widow of William Farnsworth who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 4 or 5th: October, 1837- of Lincoln Co in the State of Maine who was a Private in the company - commanded by Captain Ludwig of Regt: commanded by Col: Allen - the N. Hampshire line for 11 months, 4 1/2 days Mass
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine - at the rate of 71 - Dollars 94 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day March, 1836. & ending 5th: October, 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st: _____ day September, 1843 and sent to Parker M. - Cobb - Waldoboro - Maine -
Whole amount due . . . . . $113.89
[Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by Kellett _____ Cler Book A - Vol. 1 - Page 9 -

Declaration
Abigail Farnsworth
Waldoboro
Me
Act 7 - July 3 82
71.24 from March 36. to 5 Oct. 39
Carla McCallum Waldoboro Maine

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I, Jacob Smith, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts
within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby CERTIFY that
John Y. Gaster Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as a Justice of the Peace is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such; and that the name, so
affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the SEAL of the District Court for the Middle District Court this first day of August
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty three ,
Jacob Smith CLERK.

Declaration
In order to obtain means of pensive due from March 4 th 1836, under the act of July 7 th 1835.
On this Thirty first day of July A.D. 1835, personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine, Abigail Farnsworth a resident of Portland in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine aged Ninety years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the foregoing declaration in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 6 th day of October A.D. 1837 from which period she has been already paid under the act of 7 th July 1835. And the declarant further alleges that she is still the widow of William Farnsworth who was a Lieutenant of Private during the Revolutionary war; that her pension was allowed at the rate of Fourteen one 14 1/2 Dollars per annum, and was paid to her at the Agency in Portland in the State of Maine and further she saith not. Her Abigail Farnsworth
Witness
John Cartner Parker McComb
Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year above matter before me John Cartner Justice of the Peace

I certify that the declarant is personally known to me to have been personally united the 21st of July 1838, and is, reputed widow of William Farnsworth deceased and has remained unmarried ever since his death.
John Hestner sur of the plea

Farnsworth $71.94/100. at 7 June - M c when last paid!
27. Aug 39
Died 4 Oct 1837 p. 7. That paid J/H

(Rev)
Skowhegan, Maine
26 Middle St
April 7, 1910.
Comm. of Pensions:
Dear Sir -
A short time ago I wrote in to know if Lieut. Col. William Larnworth was on the pension list of Rev. soldiers but was unable to give any information in regard to him. I have since learned that he was placed on the list July 30, 1833 & served in the defence

of St Georges & Waldoboro, Maine. He is buried at the latter place. Will you please send his war record. I learned at the D.A.R. head quarters that this infor- mation would make it easier for you.
Truly Yours
(Mrs) Fanny J. Cabot-

6 Beacon St., Rm. 614, Boston, Mass.,
Apr. 10, 1920.
Record 1st
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:--
In the printed Pension List for Maine, p. 117, I find the following account of William Farnsworth, -
Service, private and lieut., N. H. Continental service, placed on roll, July 30, 1833, pension commenced Mch. 11, 1818-- age, 1833, 81 yrs.
I desire to learn further of this William Farnsworth. I believe him to have been the particular William Farnsworth who died, Oct. 5, 1837, aged 84 yrs., 9 mos., buried, Waldoboro, Maine.
Will you, therefore, inform me of what you have of said William Farnsworth, as to his service, termination of his pension at his death, or who his heirs were who continued to receive the pension after his death. Everything in regard to him I desire, which you have on record.
I shall appreciate as prompt a reply as you can conveniently give me, and herewith thank you for the service.
Yours truly,
Anna C Kingsbury

Res Sec
6 Beacon St., Rm. 614, Boston, Mass., May 6, 1920.
Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:--
For your favor of the 29th ult., giving military service of William Farnsworth I thank you. As he proves to be the particular William Farnsworth in whom I am interested can you direct me to the department at Washington where I can ascertain the following:--
The date of death of the widow Abigail Farnsworth to whom the pension was allowed after the death of William Farnsworth Oct. 5, 1837. Perhaps your office may have that record, at least, mention of when the last pension allowance was made to the widow Abigail before her death. She was the widow of Charles Stuart, of Penobscot River, a mariner, on whose estate she administered, 30 Nov. 1780, as Abigail Stuart, and rendered her account on said estate, 30 May 1786 as Abigail Farnsworth.
Revolutionary service of another William Farnsworth, of St. George's or Waldoboro, - one who was born 26 Feb. 1726, married Elizabeth Rutherford, daughter of Rev. Robt. Rutherford, chaplain in service at St. George's 21 Nov. 1746 to 1 Apr. 1747 and thereafter rendered same service at same place under the same Capt. Jabez Bradbury until 17 Oct. 1756. This earlier William Farnsworth was in the same Company as his father-in-law Chaplain Rutherford 1748-1758, subsequently in Capt. John North's Co. and later in Revolutionary service--(see Mass. Soldiers & Sailors in War of Rev., v.5, pp.517,523, 528,) rising to appointment as Lieut. Col., Col. Mason Wheaton's Regt. 30 Jan. 1776.
This earlier William, the Lieut. Col., was, I believe, the father of the one of whom you have given me the record as pensioner. He died, Waldoboro, Me., 22 Jan. 1806; his widow Elizabeth (Rutherford) Farnsworth died 15 Mch. 1809, aged 70 years. I should like to be positive as to whether Elizabeth Rutherford was the only wife of this early William Farnsworth or whether she was a second wife.
Therefore if you can direct me to such department as would have record of this early William Farnsworth, I shall be obliged. There was no pension allowed, as I understand.
Thanking you for your assistance, I remain
Yours respectfully,
Anna Kingsbury
Nothing for this see obligation ship

MRS. FREDERICK T. BAIRD 3 VINING STREET AUBURN MAINE
March 18, 1928
Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs;
In the Soldiers and Sailors of A. R. page 523, Vol. 5 I find the following — Farnsworth William - Sergeant Capt., Benjamin Plummer's Co., enlisted March 5 th , 1776; discharged Dec. 10, 1776; Company stationed at St. Georges for defence of sea- coast; also Lieut., Capt. Jacob Ludwig's Co., engaged Oct. 7, 1777; discharged Dec. 22, 1777 service 2 mos. 26 days, travel included;

company raised for defence of machias; roll sworn to at Waldoboro. Died at Waldoboro 18 06. Whatever facts you can send me about this man I will be very thankful for
Mrs Frederick J. Baird.

ply to your request of _____, received a statement of the military history of William Farnsworth a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. ms. file 24,180
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch. 1775 8 mos. Pvt Samuel P. Gray ✓ Mass.   Mch. 5, 1776 6 mos. 27 d. Benjamin Pheasant ✓   July 27, 1777 1st Lieut. Wm. Farnsworth 3rd Jonathan Eddys Mass.   Oct 7, 1777 Jan 20, 1778 1st Lieut. Jacob Furdin ex R. Macduas John Allen  
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Waltham, Middlesex Co. Mass. Date of application for pension, Sept. 7, 1832. His ch. was ab. Residence at date of application, Waltham, Middlesex Co. Mass. Age at date of application, Sept 26, 1753 St. Lawrence St. Waltham, Mass.
Remarks: Sol. m. Waltham Mass. Dec. 1780 Abigail Stuart  born Oct. 14, 1749 died Oct. 4, 1837  she was ill. when her appl. was Sept 20, 1832, while a res. of Waltham, Mass.  over
The Revolutionary War records do not contain any information in regard to William Farnsworth who was born in 1753 and died in 1806. This Bureau has no record of services rendered to the colonies before the revolution.
Very respectfully,
James M. [unclear]
Commissioner.

Children
John born July 8, 1781 died May 6, 1788. Anna Maria " Feby. 24, 1783 " " Sarah " Dec. 4, 1784 Jane " Aug. 17, 1786 Lydia " July 10, 1788 mar. Frankbridge. William Jr. " July 8, 1790. John " Feby 22, 1793 Daniel F. " May 21, 1795 d. Jan. 20, 1818. Hannah " May 14, 1798 " Oct. 27, 1819.

Rev. War Section.
May 28, 1930.
Anna C. Tingey, 114 6 Beacon St. Room 314, Boston, Mass.
Madam:
In reply to your letter of the 8 th instant, you are advised that for the date of last payment of pension and date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner Abigail widow of William Farnsworth, you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data; Abigail widow of William Farnsworth, Certificate No. 1383, issued August 6 th 1843, rate $71.04 per annum, commenced March 4, 1843. lot of March 3, 1843, State Agency
The Revolutionary War records fail to afford any information in regard to William Farnsworth who was born in 1738 and died in 1806. This Bureau has no records of services rendered to the colonies before the Revolution.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

FARNSWORTH, WILLIAM (MASS.) W-24180
DIARY
DEC. 24, 1777-JAN. 12, 1778

Wednes Day December 24 th Set off from Machias Bound home Spent my knee got as far as Buckmans At pleasant River 20 miles
Thursday Dec. 25 th Traveled to Colonial Cambridge At Narraguagus 20 miles Crismon
Friday 26 th Traveled from Cambridge to Major Shaws 12 Miles
Saturday 27 th Cross the River to Pinkuncum Station 6 miles

Sunday ye 28 th At pinkers Cold & Stormy Sea of our men Set off by Land Mt Brown I got on board of Ship Lady Gay for A Passage Capt Crocker
Monday ye 29 th on board of Ship terrible winds to the Narrows
Tuesday ye 30 th December on board of Ship Cold Snow & Weather
Wednesday ye 31 st on board of Ship Surge up Capt Crocker Ashore At Nagar Shaws
Thursday January ye 1 st At Colonel Shaws Pleasant weather Well Entertained
Thursday ye 1 st of Jan y Set out for home with 2 bottles of Gin went to Colon d Toms Vine At Frinchmans bay from there to Capt Simsons Lodge there Eight 15 Miles
Friday ye 2 nd Stormy Set of from Simson's at Funchmore bay It Traveled as far as a place called Kilkany about 14 Miles to one Mr Googidge

Saturday y e 3 rd set off Early & Went Two Miles before Breakfast reached to Cpt. Pattens at 10 before night but could not go farther by reason of Woods Eight Miles ahead & so head
Sunday y e 4 th set off From M t Pattens & Travell through the Woods to M t Osgood & could not go no further by reason of Wood at Head 11 Miles Long. Also Stayed with M t Osgood Daughter the 2 nd Bold push since I left Home
Monday y e 5 th set off From M t Osgood & Travell to Baggadose & stayed at M t Vernon this night
Tuesday y e 6 th Went up the Bay to get a passage to who had on board Cpt. Perkins stayed there all night. I bought 1/2 tuba.
Wednesday y e 7 th set off from Cpt. Perkins in An Hour before Day & Went down the Bay to Cpt. Joseph Perkins & the Wind came to to the Southward & so remain at Perkins
Thursday y e 8 th of Jan y . Stormy the Wind at S & W Stormy at Cpt. Perkins
Friday y e 9 th Waiting at Cpt. Perkins for a passage
Saturday y e 10 th Waiting at Cpt. Perkins for a passage yet
Sunday y e 11 th Got a passage from Major Baggadose to Cambden & Travell to Alexander Jennings

Wednesday y e 7 th set of about an hour before Day & Went on board the Sloop & Went Down the bay about five or six Mile & the Wind gets about to the southward & so remain at Capt Joseph Perkins...
Thursday. Friday & Saturday At Capt Joseph Perkins waiting for a Wind to get to Ours head

Monday y e 12 th set off from Alexander Jemmison's & at Night Arrived Home Blessed be God
William Farnsworth W. 24, 180 Mass.